Short Breaks

The Short Term Breaks
Service is based at St Aidens Avenue in Blackburn. Adults
with a learning disability can go there for a short break, which
means that their usual carers can have a break as well.

The building is like a small hotel, and there are 5 rooms for
people to stay in, all with their own bathroom and TV and DVD
player. There is also an apartment for people with more
complex needs.

There
are lots of things to keep people entertained during their stay and
guests are supported to do the activities they want to. They
have a lounge where guests can watch TV or have a chat. There
is sensory equipment for relaxation. They have a karaoke
machine. There is a garden and guests can spend time outside
relaxing or playing garden games. The kitchen has worktops at the
right height for people in a wheelchair, so that all guests can
cook if they want to. Guests can also be supported to take
part in activities in the community such as going to the cinema,
pub, leisure centre or bowling alley.

Guests
are given vouchers dependent on their needs, and they can use these
vouchers to book their stays at the Short Term Breaks Service as
and when they want. Guests ring up and book their stays just
like they would book a hotel, and they can book in with their
friends or other people who have similar interests. The
service has special male and female weekends, as well as young
adults weekends, and day support can also be arranged.

If you want to find out more about the Short Term Breaks Service
talk to your Care Manager or contact us.